seeing as many of us were dissapointed about missing the man himself at the outdoors show, does anyone have any idea how we could invite him on to this site? im sure hes never far from internet access and it would be nice to hear what he has to say or just to get a how d'ya do!, maybe the powers that be from this web site could make him a honorary member?
Ray Mears
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A nice idea, but i dont think he would take it up. Can you imaginr the amount of PM's her would get etc etc !!
Ya never know, he may already be here, but under a different name
Ya never know, he may already be here, but under a different name
Its a great idea BB,
But could you imagine the avalanche of requests he'd get for information on the most trivial of subjects. Better I think, to believe that he has an occasional look through our ramblings, and picks up small indications as to what the "Viewing Public" want to see in his programs and books. That said, a guest appearance would go a long way to showing that he's as human as the reast of us.
Ogri the trog
But could you imagine the avalanche of requests he'd get for information on the most trivial of subjects. Better I think, to believe that he has an occasional look through our ramblings, and picks up small indications as to what the "Viewing Public" want to see in his programs and books. That said, a guest appearance would go a long way to showing that he's as human as the reast of us.
Ogri the trog
yea valid points! but yeah a little guest apperance would be cool, and also the thought he's already here watching us is good 
spamel said:Puts me in mind of the "I'm Spartacus" thingy!!
I'm Ray Mears!!!
No you're not.
I nominate either British Red or Ludlow Survivor.
Maybe not on the forum, but how about a lecture somewhere central to UK open to members of this forum plus friends. Bet we'd pack out quite a big venue and make it worth his while? Probably need to set this up many months or even years in advance, but anyone know him well enough to make a tentative approach?
Chris
Chris
I think that we should all take it as read that Woodlore, and most of the other schools, pay close attention to what's being said on BCUK. I'm sure it's partly to give them some idea of what the target audience are interested in.....
This could turn into another of life's great mysteries........
1, What is Ray Mear's screen name on BCUK?
2, Who is the stig?
The pyramids, stonehenge, easter island, loch ness monster all pale into insignificance next to these two questions!
1, What is Ray Mear's screen name on BCUK?
2, Who is the stig?
The pyramids, stonehenge, easter island, loch ness monster all pale into insignificance next to these two questions!
He better not, celebrity or not it would be breaking the rules!! One ID per user, thats your lot!!
Ogri the trog said:
Ray Mears isnt human. They assembled him at Woodlore piece by piece out body parts lopped off by students learning knife and axe use.
I just wish I had half that mans knowledge.Spikey DaPikey said:Met them both, its not them
For all the British "celebrity knocking thing", I for one am profoundly grateful to the man. Things I have found fascinating for ages are now understood and accepted by most people as a result of Ray. When I describe my hobbies "oh - kind of Ray Mears stuff" is the usual response. The heightened awareness of the interest has provided me access to so many sites (this chief amongst many) and as a result allowed me to get to know many supremely interesting and educational people. I will never have the skill or depth of knowledge of Ray - plus I've yet to see him roast coffee on a fire
but I for one, if he ever does come on here, would like to sayThanks Fellah - few people's net contribution is wholly positive - you count amongst them!
Red
As much grief as he gets from folk on here for his waistline, and I've took the mickey a bit myself, I rate him as the top guy on telly alongside David Attenborough and will turn most things off to watch him. He has done loads to bring bushcraft and outdoor skills to the general public and he cannot be faulted for that.
When I explain what I do, I too tend to say Mearsy type stuff. People think I eat twig and leaf soup and other wierd stuff, but they get a general idea. I wish we could get afew more decent guys on TV like Mors for instance.
When I explain what I do, I too tend to say Mearsy type stuff. People think I eat twig and leaf soup and other wierd stuff, but they get a general idea. I wish we could get afew more decent guys on TV like Mors for instance.
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